Closing

[tacomaranch]

We did get our paperwork right before Christmas for our closing at OKW. It is a wonderful Christmas present. I called my Credit union and got my half sent to me and it arrived in just two days.

DH wanted to pay half so he could also own it. We keep separate finances, another story. I say ok, get me the certified check or money order. I wait because of the holiday and finally ask him yesterday about his half.

Ummm, errrr, I spent the money on Christmas and paying my bills!!!! ***!!!!

So, I called the credit union and got the rest of my money out and now I own the entire thing all by myself.

No flames but guys...really, that is why I keep my money and bills separate. I am going to be sending the package out in the morning and should close before the 19th.

I own OKW!!! Thanks to Tom at TSS.

 

[Good Ol Gal]

Welcome Home!

 

[springandmac]

Men! I know how you feel. We keep our money seperate (DH's ex-wife robbed him blind)

But when I bought "our" contract I discussed it with DH, put his name on it (so he wouldn't get upset) but paid for it myself. I knew if I involved his money we would still be discussing it to this very day.

Now if I could just close. Who knew it would take longer to buy a timeshare than it did to buy our house.

 

[cropper]

I don't know about your state but in Oklahoma, it's all one pot if you go to get a divorce!! Especially if you have been married more then 7 years. If you haven't, you have to prove you had the $$ before marriage and prove that the funds never passed through a joint account of any kind. If you cash in an investment you had prior to marriage, deposit the funds into a joint account to write a check for the next investment, it becomes a marital asset!

(Speaking from experience!)

 

[tacomaranch]

Nothing is joint in this household. I guess because we both have given to the ex fund we are wiser this time around. My money has always been that, mine. I go by my maiden name and we never buy anything together. This was going to be the first thing but, again, this is why we keep everything separate.

I am a thrifty person and he needs instant gratification. He wants it, he buys it.

It works for me as long as I don't have his bills.

I just can't wait to close and stay for the first time as an owner. I scheduled a trip months ago before we considered DVC so I am leaving in a few weeks. By the time I get home, it should close.

I do love my DH and love that I keep my money mine.

 

[OKWMom]

Congrats on the closing. There is nothing like seeing that deed with your name on it. Especially when you know it guarantees your child a vacation in the place he loves even if you aren't here to take him.

Hope your upcoming trip is wonderful.

 

[Pennyguy23]

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[CarolAnnC]

Property and assets acquired after the marriage are definitely joint/community property. Many states also grant joint property to items brought into the marriage as well.

One of the perks of being married, I guess.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Property and assets acquired after the marriage are definitely joint/community property. Many states also grant joint property to items brought into the marriage as well.

One of the perks of being married, I guess.

Indeed! Not to mention the greater costs of ongoing maintenance fees... who is paying for that? I am not one to give advice, because I have some real sobering experiences with raising children, and... I really don't want to judge any situation any more, but I have to say that if you don't at some point become one in most aspects, you will always be seperated in some sense. Not saying the time is right now, but at some point you have to become one. Talk... figure out how to acheive that.

 

[byoung]

Congrats!